This place is a super cute addition to the Wheaton scene that popped up after I left for college. Overall, our meal was lovely but nothing insanely exceptional. We felt a little judged and out of place here even though both me and my date were in our mid-twenties/dressed in day wear. Hard to put a finger on it. Otherwise, Id definitely return but it probably wouldn't be my top pick. read more

Terrific rooftop deck. Fantastic food and service. Joe and Mary had it going on. Pasta and sausage were awesome. Brewski for $5 was fantastic. All in a $50 meal. Very good. We will be back read more

Umm ok!!! Everyone who works here is on "nice pills"; additionally they accommodated my husband and I for a late 9pm dinner w/o reservations & gave us an AWESOME TABLE! That alone was worth 5 stars! Then the food was hot & delicious! We live no where near Wheaton, but I'll make the trip just for the experience once again! read more

We had a 7:15 reservation for a party of 4. I was disappointed that the hostess sat us at a table in the restaurant's bar area. Not sure why the restaurant would force patrons to sit there - especially when they have a reservation. Not exactly the type of ambiance I was hoping for. Unfortunately, things never really improved from there. Service was ok - though it felt rushed most of the time. We all ordered various pasta dishes from the menu. They were fine - but certainly nothing that would cause me to return. read more

Our first venture since restrictions were released. Booked a table on their roof. Polite and attentive staff, nice setting. Disappointed with the food though. We ordered the gluten free pasta dish- the pasta was al dente, which for gluten free is raw. Admittedly, when asked if the food was ok, we didn't complain; really didn't want to wait for them to remake it. The outing was very expensive for what we got - $12 small glass of wine, $17 for pasta and tomato. We ordered extra bread and oil, which didn't turn up. Social distancing was being observed, but by the end of our meal most of the waiting staff had given up on wearing masks. read more

Great place nice and rustic lovely atmosphere and friendly staff Had Grilled calimari and Misto Gnocchi was good as well but not homemade I can tell tasted and looked like a pasta shop brand I get at Valli had better at Marinellas in Glen Ellyn Chef made them fresh there haven't had anything close to that overall it was a great dinner and sauce was good . read more

Went here Saturday night for dinner. Had meat tortellini and wine. Good atmosphere but the price is kinda high. Spend $90 for 2 people. Normally would not care because of the atmosphere in the room, but the wine really is expensive. It is a very nice place but for the price I think it is rather high. Good selection also. I think in the end eat here just do not drink here, that is were the bill gets inflated. read more

Awesome restaurant! The food is fantastic, the service is great and they also have gluten free menu items. We had a party there and everyone loved both food and service. A must go to if you're looking for Italian cuisine. read more

Simply the best! You can't go wrong with anything on their menu. The owner is awesome and her mom chooses to cook in the back because 'it has to be perfect'. My dad is from Italy and my parents are there once a week because they enjoy it that much. Rooftop in the summer is just an extra plus :) Enjoy! read more

We had a group of 7 and went because of a recommendation. We had an early reservation because it was a Saturday night. When we arrived (on time) the restaurant was still pretty empty (5:30p) When we sat down we immediately all felt rushed. The server did not want to give us time to figure out what we wanted to order. When we asked for a moment, that is what he gave us and came right back. it felt awkward. The food was overall good and 6 people really liked their dish. The grilled calamari appetizer was very good. My cappellini was under-cooked (not just al dente) and my dish cold. My husband's lasagna was very good as was the vodka sauce on another's dish. They do not have spaghetti and meatballs on the menu but we were able to order it and my brother said it was good. The salad before dinner was complimentary. It was ordinary. It looked like it should be complimentary. If I would have had to pay for it, I would have sent it back. The soup was adequate. The service was not great. After being there about 30 minutes, the restaurant's manager, a dark haired woman, told us we were taking too long to order our entrees even though we were a larger group and were ordering bottles of wine and eating appetizers. Once we ordered we were rushed to leave. People constantly trying to clear our table even though we were not done eating. I do not think it is the wait staff, I think the problem is the manager who is on the backs of the wait staff to turn the tables. She certainly had no problem staying on us, trying to get us to vacate our table earlier than we cared to. We finally left and were glared at by the manager as she whispered to another group who was waiting for our table. I won't be back. read more

Beautiful atmosphere on the roof. Only negative was that I told my waitress I don't eat dairy before ordering, and my pasta came with lots of cheese in it. read more

I'll start with saying I wish there was an option for .5 ratings - if so this is a solid 4.5. My husband and I planned to go to a different restaurant tonight but the wait was too long so I decided to try somewhere I had been intrigued by for quite some time. I had super high expectations since a coworker of mine stated this was the best restaurant he visited in Wheaton. First, marrying into an Italian family has spoiled me. However, my meal was absolutely delicious. I ordered a shrimp pasta with white cream sauce special. It was perfection. My husband was second guessing what he wanted and left wishing he had ordered his original choice. The wine was good at a decent price. Service was absolutely stellar and prompt. I would definitely go back and am not wishing had been able to get into the original choice. Thank you and keep up the good work. read more

Went with my family about two years ago. Not impressed. All four of us felt the food was very average.

This place is wonderful. Reasonably priced and very large portions. Great service and a menu that is not typical but delicious. All fresh ingredients and a very nice wine list. A new favorite of mine. Sylvia is knowledgeable and a great resource. Do not miss this place. Janet Fox read more

Incredible gnocci!! It melts in your mouth. So so squishy, and soft, and sweet, and perfect. The sauce is mouth-watering. And- they bake cheese into the gnocci so it sort of pulls apart as you pull the food into your mouth, leaving this ooey-gooey cheesey-potato perfection on your palette. I dream about their gnocci in my sleep. It may very well be one of my favorite Italian restaurants of all time. read more

This was my first time going there, and I left happy. Wasn't sure what to expect since the reviews were inconsistent, but was pleasantly surprised with my tasty and fresh pasta dish. Il Sogno is on the second floor of a building in downtown Wheaton, and the main dining room has large windows that overlook downtown. It looked like they have a rear dining room with exposed brick walls that they weren't using at the time we were there (a Thursday evening). I would actually give this 4 stars for being an independently owned Italian spot in the suburbs, but it's 3 stars if you compare it to other Italian spots in the city. It is SO hard to find a non-chain Italian place in the suburbs. They have some pretty pricey dishes (i.e. my budget cannot stretch to incorporate the $30+ seafood dishes), but the pastas are very reasonably priced and a good value. My friend and I both had pasta dishes--I had the "cavatelli con salsicce" (cavatelli with grape tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil and homemadae Italian sausage, $16) and my friend had "pacherri Siciliani" (pasta in a tomato basil sauce with eggplant, meatballs, and mozzarella, $16). She enjoyed hers and I was impressed with mine too. You could tell the pasta was made fresh, cooked al dente. The tomato was sweet and the sauce was tasty--it could have used a tad bit more flavor for my taste, maybe some spice, but that's a personal preference. And, the portion was large and any entree comes with a salad or soup (minestrone). The salad didn't look too impressive--romaine mostly, and the soup was just ok but I could tell the vegetables were fresh and it wasn't overly salty so I can overlook it. I have to say, I was surprised to hear people's complaints about the service. I arrived before my friend, and the hostess was very kind and immediately gave me a great table next to a window. I was checked on immediately; water glasses were re-filled promptly. We did have to wait a little while to put in our order but there were several tables going at the same time. Also, it didn't feel like I was being ignored--it felt more like the relaxed pace of service you would get in Italy where you don't have servers interrupting you every five seconds to check in. I prefer this relaxed style, as opposed to the American standard of food service, but I know it might not be your thing. Bottom line...I recommend it and I'll go there again next time I'm craving pasta. read more

They refused to serve dessert to my 8 month pregnant sister in law. Said we had to order full dinner before they would accommodate us. Refuse a pregnant woman, I'll take my business elsewhere. read more

Be prepared for a teeny tiny workout since the primary entrance to this restaurant is long steep stairs. There is an elevator but why bother? This place is not super big. The decor is contemporary. Copper metal ceilings and beautiful lighting. Kind of industrial, rustic and classic. They have rooftop dining. You can make reservations but only for indoor seating. The staff is attentive. Our water glasses were always filled before they were even half empty. The food was great. Everything is homemade. We tried the Zuppe di Pesce. It was a great portion of mussels, squid, scallops, lobster, shrimp and octopus. And that was the very first time I ever ate octopus. The meat was tender and not chewy at all. **Going off on a tangent here of my crazy thoughts but is it horrible that i heard the little octopus from Finding Nemo say "Awwww, you made me ink!!!!"** Ughh, thats a terrible thought. Haha. Anyways, the flavors were amazing. Perfectly simmered in this delicious tomato broth. The rest of the seafood was done perfectly. Be prepared to pay a lot but it was worth it. Great italian restaurant! read more

So delicious!!! My boyfriend and I have been here a couple times now. We've ordered Paccheri Vodka, Tortellini Prosciutto, Veal Piccata, and Veal Saltimbocca. You can't go wrong with any of these dishes, but I thought the veal and tortellini were especially good. The Lemincello Sorbet was also probably one of the best desserts I've ever had. Overall, great food and great atmosphere- perfect for date night. We'll be back for the rooftop as soon as the weather clears up! read more

A funny mix of some excellents, one "ehs" and too many poors. Went early on a Sunday - not busy. Excellents: Bread - best I've had in ages Penne alla Foccacia - piping hot, creamy, flavorful. Minestrone soup Draft beer selection Ehs- Service - attentive at first but tapered off to intermittent. Poor- Salad - straight out of a bag or something. The first one was so brown we sent it back. Lackluster, boring. Bruschetta - restaurants should take this OFF the menu when the tomatoes are this tired. Green beans - overcooked and limp - a strange situation when they came with so many of the entrees. Applebee's (of all places!) served me crisp tender vegetables on a visit not long ago that were leagues ahead of these sorry fellows. read more

Came here last weekend. Good food great table. Only complaint is when you enter the restaurant there is a very distinct odor I assume from the carpeted stairs. Hopefully patrons will breeze over this and continue to the restaurant. read more

I honestly just ate the best Italian I have ever had. The grilled octopus was perfect, and the veal saltimbuca was mind blowing. I kick myself for not having eaten here before. read more

Had the Linguine Cozze Marinara and mussels were not great. The sauce and pasta were tasty as well as the house Cabernet. The dinner salad was very small. read more

Food is decent, but there is NO WAY to speak to a live person on the phone. We were trying to place a take out order and wanted to know the risotto of the day and the soup of the day and find out about a few dietary restrictions. I called multiple times thinking I must have missed an option to speak to someone. We don't use delivery services and wanted to ask a couple questions and then place the order ourselves. We even tried googling alternate phone numbers for the restaurant. Horrible system. Ordered from a different Italian restaurant where the hostess answered all our questions and was very pleasant. read more

Best vodka sauce ever! Came here and they were nearly dead (bad day, everyone was home) and we got the best seat in the house! Overlooking downtown Wheaton, it was great. Staff was very knowledgeable and attentive which seems to be uncommon nowadays. I forget your names, but thank you for suggesting an awesome dish that I had both times I visited. Never had an empty glass or dirty dish. All in all it was a great night. read more

Usually on our girl nights with my daughter, we do steak. Or something that a normal 9 year old wouldn't want, or that my husband doesn't want me spending money on. So, we've decided to take a few close downtowns and try all the restaurants in them. This week we came here. Walking up the stairs, it already felt like a great atmosphere. Since the rooftop wasn't open, they sat us by the window. This room had one of the most beautiful ceilings that I've ever seen. Since it was after 7 on a post Cubs loss Thursday, it wasn't crowded. Service was attentive, my daughter got her bread and kiddie cocktail, and then our experience began. My daughter picked the fried calamari. It's lightly fried with sea salt, pepper, and I think a smidge of garlic. Cooked perfect, not too slimy and not too well done. And the sauces were delish. Picking dinner for the girl was easy for her, as she always goes for the ravioli. But for me? Was a tough call. The filet sounded amazing. The gnocchi sounded amazing. The rolled up ribeye thing that I can't pronounce sounded amazing. But I ended up with chicken parmesan. Which was absolutely the perfect choice for me. Chicken had a great breading and cooked well, there was some penne pasta but the sauce is what made this dish. It was just wonderful. All of the flavors and textures just came together and worked! Loved the service, they were very attentive and polite. We will definitely be back soon! read more

This place is yummy. I am sick and tired of cookie cutter bull shit Italian. The service was excellent. The food was just dandy.

Allow me to start by saying - the Longobardi family IS the beautiful heart and soul of this restaurant. Get to know them - they will take care of you. Nunzia's pasta is the star of the menu and should not be missed in any capacity. She runs the kitchen with her exacting standards and ingredients, more overly she is a lovely person. Speak with her and you will feel like she has invited you into her own house for dinner. It was because of her daughter, Rose, that our evening was a true success. When we joined them for dinner in November 2104, Il Sogno was struggling with a very junior staff. They had yet to learn the basic points of service, from water to wine, plates and silverware. After several mishaps, we asked to see the Manager, specifically about the wine. Rose actually presented us a bottle from her own private collection. It was a Ferrari-Carrano PreVail West Face - 93 Wine Advocate & Wine Enthusiast. As a red wine lover, if you haven't tried it you should. As someone seeking a wine recommendation - ask Rose, you won't be disappointed. I hope that Il Sogno continues to invest and properly train staff so that Nunzia's food can be properly appreciated and the warmth of the Longobardi family is given the opportunity to shine. Our evening of mishaps ended on such a positive note, my family sharing with their family over wine, good conversation and food well after the restaurant had closed. After all, isn't that the way it's supposed to be??!!! read more

Family owned and operated to bring us the best repeatedly. We really enjoy both the food and family.

Visited here this past summer and sat outside in their top deck. The food ambiance and service was amazing. Can't wait to return.

We went for new year night.. We have been there before a couple of times and it's a nice place.. But they disappointed us and many other customers as they didn't have most of the menu options for their $ 75/ person flat menu.. Many restaurants in the city have such offers for new year but then they also offer what they promise.. We didn't get any of our choices from the menu and the server was trying to do his best.. They ran out of everything so fast, so pretty much it was a scam to charge customers a flat $ 75 when they couldn't even get any of the items they wanted... Totally disappointed! Not going back there... read more

Love this place! The food is excellent, the service is excellent & the place in general is excellent! Even with only coming there once a month or so there's a lady who knows us & knows what we love to drink & has them brought to our table just after we sit down! That's not something you get at very many places these days. read more

Family and I went to dinner for Mother's Day, what a great experience. The staff was attentive and very friendly that's always a plus. The minestrone was very good and always happy to go to place where they offer soup or salad with a meal, plus bread olive oil and cheese. I had parpadalle with sausage in a vodka sauce, flavorful and very well portioned. We will be back read more

The specials are even better than the menu. And now one of the specials is on the new menu Paccheri con Crema. Amazing!

Great food. Great service. Great atmosphere. Authentic Italian food from a real Italian family. Mom in the kitchen and her daughters serving the customers. Prompt, yet not rushed service. Reasonable prices too. Our waitress Rosaria was so thoughtful, when she noticed my sister was having a difficult time trying to decide on the pumpkin ravioli or the ravioli special....she surprised my sister with a half order of each. A very impressive move like that and the wonderful cuisine from Naples will definitely make me a repeat customer. read more

I love this place...I am picky I alway want something changed and they don't even care!!!! The food is amazing...This place is family owned...So they seem to make you feel you are at there house for dinner...In Italy...Love that...Try it ..I know you will love it... read more

One of my favorite places in the burbs . Definite toss up between this place and fire and wine in glen Ellen . Every pasta we tried was amazing . My favorite was the one with vodka sauce and pancetta . Staff was super friendly as well . I can't wait till the summer when the rooftop opens as well . Even a simple dish like the marguerita pizza was awesome ! Must try In Wheaton ! read more

Really good! We had gnocchi, it was awesome, the marinara was delicious, very homemade flavor. Salmon was fresh and tasty, cheese rotolo (sp) heavenly! I am married to a chef so I am quite picky..... A truly enjoyable meal.... Good french martini too..... The rooftop is amazing... Try it! read more

Every time we go, the food impresses me! I always try to order something different!! I'm a cook and a HUGE food critic, this is the only Italian restaurant I'll go to. The food is simply fantastic the beautiful copper ceiling, the rooftop in the summer, the ambience and always great service just add to the experience, and add to the reasons why we keep going back. read more

It wasn't horrible but it wasn't great either. Hostess struck us as very uppity, snobby and was trying to come across friendly but it wasn't hard to see through it. For an upscale restaurant we really felt that the wine selection was horrible and limiting. Each category seem to have six choices with the least expensive being around $36 going up to, in some cases, $95. Not an eggplant fan but did have the stuffed eggplant appetizer and that I would give 5 stars to. My friends and I shared three pasta dishes and felt they were over broiled, mine seemed stale, gummy but perhaps it was the overcooking. Don't get me wrong, it was decent and flavorful but have had better. Not sure I'd rush back, but if invited by my friends to go again would not turn it down either. read more